Do you have what it takes to be part of H.o.R. or Senate?

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Do you have what it takes to be part of H.o.R. or Senate?

House of Representative or Senate

The House of Representatives has 435 representatives, which varies by how many people live in each state. Only the House can introduce spending bills.

The Senate has 100 members, which doesn't vary by how many people live in each state.

only the Senate can approve or reject treaties

only the Senate can approve or reject Presidential nominations for government offices

Job Requirements

If you want to become a member of the House of Representatives you first need to meet some standards.

(Check all that apply)

at least 25 years old

a citizen for at least 7 years

you must live in the state you wish to represent

If you wish to be a member of the Senate you must be:

(Check all that apply)

at least 30 years old

a citizen for 9 years

you again must live in the state you want to represent

Things You Must Be Aware Of Before Taking the Job

The Legislative Branch is responsible for many things including:

enacting Legislation

confirming or rejecting Presidential appointments

declaring war

The are some example of delegated and implied powers given to the Legislative Branch. Be prepared to do these things relating this if you get the job.

You must also know how a bill gets turned into a law. A bill is a "rough draft" of an idea of a law.

First, the bill is supported by a member of Congress

Then Congress will argue whether the bill should be a law, tweek it a little bit maybe and give it to the House of Representatives

The Representatives do the same thing as Congress, and then pass it on to Senate.

Senate does the same thing, and then pass it on to the President if it is approved by them.

The President signs it, and it becomes a law.

**** When the President doesn't approve of the law and not sign it, it's called a "veto". Then it goes through the whole process again (this time 2/3 of the House and Senate need to approve of the law)

Also, if you wish to be in the House of Representatives one term is 2 years, but there is no limit to the amount of terms you choose to serve.

If you wish to be a member of the Senate, one of your terms would be 6 years , and there is no limit to the amount of terms you choose to serve.

Important People You Need to Know:

They play a major role in the Legislative Branch

Speaker of House: Paul D. Ryan

House of Representatives

"Leader" of the House of Representatives.

3rd in place for the presidency.

Constitutionally Mandated Officer/Vice President:

Senate

Vice President Joseph Biden runs meetings, and votes in the case of a tie.

My Senators/Representatives

House of Representatives Representative of my district: Niki Tsongas

Senate My senators: Elizabeth Warrens, Edward Markey

Speaker of House: Paul D. Ryan

House of Representatives

"Leader" of the House of Representatives.

3rd in place for the presidency.

Constitutionally Mandated Officer/Vice President:

Senate

Vice President Joseph Biden runs meetings, and votes in the case of a tie.